Matei Grigore vs Marius-Ionut Sababei
Matei Grigore (17, ROU) and Marius-Ionut Sababei (17, ROU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Grigore leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1713 and 1615, the Elo model gives Grigore a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1713 vs 1615 (Δ +98)
With Matei Grigore as white
61% Matei14% draw25% Marius-Ionut
With Marius-Ionut Sababei as white
50% Matei17% draw32% Marius-Ionut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matei Grigore | Marius-Ionut Sababei | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1713 | 1615 |
| Peak rating | 1713 · Mar 2024 | 1615 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 15 |
| World rank now | #93,106 | #115,396 |
| World rank peak | #75,550 | #104,507 |
| Federation rank now | #876 | #1,225 |
| Games (career, STD) | 240 | 162 |
| Months active | 96 | 100 |
| % white wins | 61% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 0 |
Best Win
Matei Grigore
Marius-Ionut Sababei
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matei Grigore
Marius-Ionut Sababei